“In the wake of Attorney General Session’s decision to rescind the Cole memo, it’s clear that the Trump Administration is doubling down on unjust marijuana criminalization policies,” said Congresswoman Lee. “Now, it’s up to Congress to end federal marijuana prohibition and help the victims of the failed war on drugs to rebuild their lives. The Marijuana Justice Act is a bold proposal to reverse decades of discriminatory drug enforcement and to bring federal marijuana policy in line with the wishes of the American people.”

Senator Cory Booker

“The failed war on drugs has wasted resources, destroyed communities, and made us less safe,” Senator Booker said.

“Marijuana enforcement is unequal and unjust and it’s largely concentrated on low-income communities and communities of color. It’s well past time we put an end to this craven injustice in our system, and the Marijuana Justice Act is a significant step in the right direction. I’m grateful to my colleagues in the House for introducing this measure.”

“I am proud to be an original cosponsor of the Marijuana Justice Act,” Congressman Khanna said.

This legislation will revitalize these communities and make amends for decades of social and economic injustice.”

Queen Adesuyi, Policy Associate at the Drug Policy Alliance, said “The current administration’s reckless approach to marijuana is showing us just how crucial it is for Congress to end federal prohibition, while ensuring that communities most harmed by mass incarceration are not left behind.” Marijuana legalization must be rooted in racial justice and equity. Any marijuana legalization proposal that fails to repair past harms, or that fails to provide for an equitable legal industry, is both negligent and tone deaf.”